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Wastewater Operator

Industrial Plating, Inc
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2025

Industrial Plating, Inc.

120 North 36 Street

Lafayette, Indiana 47905

765-447-5036 Fax 765-447-7023

Chemical Maintenance Technician Job Duties:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Batch treatments and tank change outs as required by production.

 Operate wastewater pretreatment plant and maintain compliance.

 Assist with weekly and month end chemical inventories.

 Maintain and perform daily, weekly, and monthly waste inspections.

 Maintain chemical filtration systems and plating tanks for production lines.

 Maintain chemical maintenance equipment in proper working order.

 Observe all company safety and PPE requirements.

 General housekeeping of chemical maintenance areas.

 Receiving and warehousing of incoming chemicals.

 Maintain and perform Hazardous waste management activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 Work outside of normal business hours as required

 Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.*

 1-5 years experience.* *

 Annual Hazwoper refresher, RCRA and DOT hazardous materials training.* *

 Forklift certified.*

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 Working knowledge of plating tank chemistry (CEF certification helpful). *

 Good organizational skills and the ability to follow instructions.* *

 Ability to lift and move 1-75 lbs. as needed.* *

 Ability to interact with co-workers and supervisors in a cooperative manner.*

 Ability to maintain a regular and reliable attendance record

 Ability to manage multiple jobs at the same time

 Fluency in reading, writing and speaking the English language

 Ability to work independently without supervision

EQUIPMENT USED

 Required safety equipment—glasses, aprons, boots, face shields, respirators, and gloves as needed.

 Hoses and buckets to maintain fluid levels and make required chemical adds to process tanks.

 Air and mechanical pumps for transferring chemicals.

 Measuring equipment for ensuring proper chemical add volumes and weights.

 Forklift, two wheel dolly, and drum jack.

Industrial Plating, Inc.

120 North 36 Street

Lafayette, Indiana 47905

765-447-5036 Fax 765-447-7023

 Log books and add sheets for documentation of chemical additions and transfers.

 SDS sheets for proper safe handling of chemicals. nd
Job Type: 2 Shift (4pm – 12am) Full-time

Salary: Commensurate on experience

Required education:

 High school or equivalent

Required experience:

 Chemical Maintenance Technician: 1 - 5 year min

Required language:

 English

Preferred license or certification:

 Forklift Certified

 Wastewater Treatment Class C license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25

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